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Historic

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Eagles' Nests

Edging closer to their ultimate goal of invading Britain...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: 610 Squadron

David J Bailey highlights the heroic actions of 610 Squadron’s Spitfire pilots...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Messerschmitt Bf 110

Messerschmit ’s Bf 110 was the Luftwaffe’s much-vaunted twin-engined heavy fighter...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Nap of the Earth Attack

The efforts of the Luftwaffe resulted in August 18, 1940, being described as the hardest day...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Archie McInnes

Jonny Cracknell details some of the exploits of Battle of Britain veteran Archie McInnes...

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Military

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Saab says Finland HX fighter bid was “good offer”

Saab’s CEO has sprung to the defence of the company’s ultimately unsuccessful bid for Finland’s HX Programme, intended to replace the Finnish Air Force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets

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Indonesia receives approval to buy F-15s

The US Government has cleared the way for Boeing to sell Indonesia F-15s. This follows hot on the heels of the news yesterday (February 10) that Indonesia is to buy Dassault Rafales.

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US Central Command protects US military bases in Iraq and Syria

As the world welcomed a new year, US Central Command was amassing combat aircraft to help protect military installations in the Middle East, preparing for possible attacks in the region. We detail how American airpower played an instrumental role in countering the threat

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Commercial

Certification Hat-trick for Embraer Praetor 500

THE PRAETOR 500, Embraer’s new mid-size business jet, has been granted its type certificate

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Ilyushins on Ice

Felix Reimann was granted privileged access to join the crew of an Ilyushin 76 from Cape Town to Antarctica

TechCare Boost for Embraer

Embraer has signed new maintenance deals and extended agreements...

FBO Boost for Northwest

BUSINESS AVIATION facilities at the UK’s third busiest airport...

Balkan Holidays Celebrates 40 years at Cardiff

TOUR OPERATOR Balkan Holidays has marked the 40th anniversary...

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Flight Simulation

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X-Plane: Configuring Controls - Part 2

Following the previous tutorial, we now take a look at how to create custom joystick profiles, starting with single-engine aircraft before moving to turboprops and finally airliners.

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RAZBAM’S DCS MiG-19P Farmer

The first Soviet supersonic fighter ...

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Baron’s Combat Corner - Part 1

Falcon – A History of a classic combat flight simulation ...

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow